ZIP Code 16802

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University Park · Centre County · Pennsylvania

Population
12,764

5,910/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
73.3%

Median age 19.2

Land area
2.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 16802 in University Park, Pennsylvania has a population of 12,764. 73.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 16802 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.2 square miles in University Park, Centre County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 12,764 residents, producing a population density of 5,910 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 16802 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 16802 sits at , while per-capita income is $3,853. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.2%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 16802 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Centre County, so you can benchmark 16802 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 16802

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 16802.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 16802, University Park, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,764

Population

2.2

Area (sq mi)

5,910

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 16802?

19.2

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 76.5%
African American 4.5%
Asian 10.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$3,853

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

63

Total Housing Units

63

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 16802, employing approximately 870 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,248,000.

31

Businesses

870

Employees

$20.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 10 32.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 19.4%
Retail trade 5 16.1%
Information 3 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 16802 vs 16803 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
16803 State College, PA 23,685 2.0 mi
16801 State College, PA 42,812 1.9 mi
16868 Pine Grove Mills, PA 483 5.0 mi
16851 Lemont, PA 866 4.1 mi
16835 Fleming, PA 238 7.3 mi
16827 Boalsburg, PA 3,991 5.7 mi
16844 Julian, PA 2,769 8.2 mi
16669 Petersburg, PA 2,351 10.4 mi
16853 Milesburg, PA 300 10.2 mi
16823 Bellefonte, PA 26,617 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 16802 in?
ZIP code 16802 (University Park) is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Centre County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/centre-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 16802?
ZIP code 16802 in University Park, PA has a population of 12,764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 16802?
The largest racial group in ZIP 16802 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 16802?
ZIP code 16802 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 870 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 16802?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 16802 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 16802?
In ZIP code 16802, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 16802?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 16802 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for University Park, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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